It’s been a tradition in the Devils Lake Community going back decades to a tiny coffee shop in the basement location at the corner of 4th Avenue NE and 3rd Street NE. The Home Café owner noticed year after year that her regular patrons often did not have anywhere to have an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. None of the restaurants in the city remainded open for the day. Even the grocery stores closed so their employees could be home with their own families.

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a federal murder charge against D’Angelo James Hunt for the murder of his younger brother, Isaac Hunt, whose remains were found on their family property Saturday during a renewed search on the Spirit Lake Reservation.

The Devils Lake Community Orchestra (DLCO) invites the public to enjoy a new season of musical performances. According to DLCO’s press release regarding their first concert, in addition to a varied selection of music, there will be the opportunity to purchase one or more delicious pies just in time for Thanksgiving.

Students and faculty of Central Middle School presented their annual Veterans Day Salute on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Members of the public, including military veterans in the area, assembled in the CMS gymnasium to honor all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, past and present.

About a dozen high school and college students each year are paid to work in local news rooms across the state through the North Dakota Newspaper Association Education Foundation (NDNAEF).

Raymond Stein, 88 of Devils Lake passed away on Nov. 13, 2025, at Edgewood Vista, East Grand Forks, MN. with loving family at his side. Funeral Services are pending. Ray is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND.

Debra Jackson, age 68, of St. Michael, ND, died Nov. 13, 2025, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Debra’s Wake/Visitation will be Nov. 19, at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. all at St. Michael Rec. Center, St. Michael, ND.

Anna M. “Ann” Breckheimer, 81 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on November 11, 2025 at her home. Funeral Services are pending. Ann is in the care of the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND.

The latest hearing was held via Zoom at the Ramsey County Courthouse on Monday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. for ex-Devils Lake Police Officer Rey Hennen, who faces multiple felony charges including sexual assault. The hearing reviewed Assistant Attorney General Kathleen Murray’s filed responses to defense attorney Ulysses Jones’ own motions to determine the defendant’s fitness to stand trial as well as criminal responsibility, prompting Judge Anthony Benson to schedule another hearing on Monday, Dec. 22.